Serena Page, Lady London, Kayla Nicole & More Shine At The 5th ESSENCE Girls United Disruptor Summit

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The city of Atlanta was flooded with good energy and a lot of black girl magic this weekend as young women and gender-expansive youth gathered for the 5th annual ESSENCE GU Disruptor Summit—and, trust, a time was had!

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In a space dedicated to culture, conversation, and community, this year’s summit brought the vibes with unforgettable moments, notable speakers, and a celebration of Black excellence and empowerment.

Notable Influencers And Performers

Among the impressive lineup of influencers, creatives, and musical performers were Love Island winner Serena Page, Laila, actress Amber Riley, country music sensation Reyna Roberts, and rapper Lady London, all bringing their unique voices and talents to the stage. Whether through performances or panel discussions, they inspired attendees with stories of success, resilience, and representation.

Powerful Conversations With Election 2024 On the Horizon

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With the 2024 election rapidly approaching, a key highlight of the event was a thought-provoking discussion titled On the Ballot featuring the dynamic duo Lynae Vanee and Yolanda Renee King. A press release reports that they sparked an essential conversation, encouraging young voters to not only participate in the election process but to take an active role in shaping political narratives. Their message was clear: the future is in your hands!

Gen-Z Entrepreneurs Redefining Success

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Another standout moment came from the Partner in Prime series, which featured some of today’s most innovative Black Gen-Z entrepreneurs and influencers, including Rechelle Dennis (Girls United Co-Founder & Lead), Sophia Dennis, Malik McIntyre, Deandre Brown, and Raymonte Cole. These young trailblazers shared how they are redefining success by building thriving businesses while also nurturing meaningful personal relationships. Their discussions reflected the importance of balancing personal and professional growth, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and influencers.

Social Media’s Impact On Branding

The rise of social media as a tool for personal branding was another hot topic. Haile Rose, Raven Tracy, Kayla Nicole, and Alicia Scott took to the stage to share their journeys of turning personal brands into impactful businesses, proving that with passion and creativity, platforms like Instagram and TikTok can fuel both cultural influence and financial success.

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For attendees seeking hands-on advice and real-world industry insights, the Speed Mentoring and GU Office Hours sessions were a hit. These sessions provided direct access to industry executives, influencers, and creators from powerhouse organizations like Atlantic Records, the Atlanta Hawks, Meta, and L’Oréal.

For those passionate about music, the Girls Make Beats activation was an exciting addition to the summit. Aspiring music producers were able to experience live demos on music production, bridging the gap between their creative dreams and industry know-how. This activation gave attendees the opportunity to learn from the best and engage with leaders from the music world.

Of course, no ESSENCE GU event is complete without good vibes and great food! Attendees were treated to a lineup of local food trucks plus, plenty of fun photo opportunities allowed everyone to capture their beauty and essence—literally! The summit’s aesthetic was all about celebrating individuality and embracing the moment.

The ESSENCE GU Disruptor Summit Is 5 Years Strong And Only Getting Bigger And Better

As the summit wrapped up, one thing was clear: ESSENCE GU brought the energy, the empowerment, and the vibes to ATL! For those who couldn’t make it this year, you can still be a part of the conversation by following @ESSENCEGU on social media and joining the movement with the hashtag #GUDisruptorSummit. With each year, this event grows stronger, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

Until then, here’s to 5 years of culture, community, and creating spaces where young Black women and gender-expansive youth can thrive!

What do YOU think about the 2024 ESSENCE GU Disruptor Summit?

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Welcome To The Bey-lympics! Beyoncé Slays Olympics With All-American Glam In Red, White, And Blue 

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Beyoncé is bringing the heat this summer, and not just with her music!

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The iconic superstar took to Instagram to showcase her all-American spirit, decked out in red, white, and blue in celebration of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Let’s dive into the details of her fabulous outfit and her incredible support for Team USA.

The Look: All-American Glam

Beyoncé’s latest Instagram post is a masterclass in patriotic fashion. She posed confidently, embodying the essence of an all-American diva. Here’s a breakdown of her outfit:

Heels: Beyoncé rocked a pair of all white The Attico heels, adding a touch of glamour to her look.

Top: She sported a chic Jacquemus top, perfectly balancing sophistication and style.

Bag: A denim bag, also from Jacquemus, added a casual yet trendy element to her outfit.

Jacket and Cap: The standout pieces were her oversized Ralph Lauren Team USA jacket and matching cap, screaming patriotism and style.

The Grand Entrance: Beyoncé’s Role at the Olympics Opening Ceremony

Just a day before her Instagram post, Beyoncé played a pivotal role at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, July 26. She officially presented the USA Olympic athletes in a video, captivating the world with her charisma and powerful words.

Opening the video with, “Everybody enjoying the show? Oui oui, Paris?” Beyoncé set the tone for an unforgettable introduction. She continued, “On behalf of Team USA, put them hands together / We clappin’ … T-E-A-M U-S-A.”

Team USA: A Star-Studded Lineup

Beyoncé’s presentation highlighted some of the brightest stars of Team USA, including:

  • Simone Biles
  • Tara Davis-Woodhall
  • Katie Ledecky
  • Noah Lyles
  • Sha’Carri Richardson
  • LeBron James
  • Caleb Dressel

She continued,

We’ve got superstars and we’ve got legends. We’ve got big dreamers who fought their whole lives to get here and who gave up everything for one shot and made it. That pride and that joy? That’s what gets me about this time and that’s what makes me believe in this team. That’s why I cannot wait to see what they pull off in these next 16 days.”

Fans across the US were thrilled by the opening ceremony video, which heightened their excitement for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Many fans expressed their enthusiasm in Beyoncé’s comment section, with one saying, “Only Beyoncé could make me low key hype to be from the USA!” Another commented, “Beyoncé of the United States! #BOTUS.”

As of now, the United States has won six medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics: 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze. The competition is heating up, and there’s more excitement to come.

As the Olympics continue, we can’t wait to see more moments of pride and joy from Team USA, all under the watchful and supportive eye of Queen Bey. Go Team USA!

For those eager to stay updated, NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, is offering extensive coverage, including live events, highlights, and replays. Make sure to follow the Olympics on social media for the latest updates, highlights, and news.

Let us know your thoughts and excitement in the comments below. What event are you most excited to see? Let’s cheer on our incredible athletes and celebrate the spirit of the 2024 Paris Olympics together! Go Team USA!

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Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Brings In Big Bucks, Securing $125M For Brick And Mortar Expansion

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Round of applause for our good Barbados sis, Rihanna, on securing $125 million in new funding from investors to fuel Savage X Fenty’s ongoing expansion into brick-and-mortar retail.

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Bringing in this bag raises the lingerie line to $310 million. According to the New York Post, investment firm Neuberger Berman led the fundraising round. Other investors include L Catteron, the private equity firm backed by LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, as well as Marcy Venture Partners, a firm co-founded by Shawn “Jay Z” Carter, the Associated Press reported.

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It’s no surprise that Savage X Fenty has taken off and reached the level of success that it has. Since launching in 2018, Savage X Fenty has delivered an annual entertaining and dynamic fashion show airing on Amazon Prime.

A lot of fans aren’t too happy with Robyn Fenty focusing all her attention on other business ventures outside of music, but the dedication and determination is paying off significantly for Rihanna.

Ms. Fenty has a personal net worth of $1.7 billion. She ranks second only to Oprah Winfrey among the word’s richest female entertainers, per Forbes.

Staying on the topic of money, Rihanna holds a 50 percent stake in the cosmetics line Fenty Beauty. The brand earned more than $550 million in revenue in 2020.

Savage X Fenty also has heavy hitter investors backing them up! One of them being Abu Dhabi-based Multiply Group, which contributed $25 million, as well as the Abu Dhabi Growth Fund.

Just recently the company opened its first-ever store on the Las Vegas Strip and the money from investors are expected to support Savage X Fenty’s ambitions for a retail empire. The funds will also help the brand expand internationally and add to the assortment with products such as loungewear, swimwear, shapewear, home and unisex underwear and other categories.

Outside of Vegas, Savage X Fenty will open stores in Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia and Virginia within the first three months of 2022.

“We’ll start with a limited amount of stores,” Savage X Fenty co-president Christiane Pendarvis told the outlet. “It will represent a small percentage of our business. This is about making sure we’re getting the right formula and assortment mix in stores.

“These are things that we’re looking for on our road map to help us drive growth in the next several years,” Pendarvis said during this month’s conference. “And then there are additional reaches [in other countries around the world] that we just have not tapped into yet, at all, which is really expanding into the balance of Eastern Europe, as well as China. When you think about the opportunity behind retail and what that’s going to open up for us, as well as category expansion opportunity, as well as geography expansion opportunity, that pathway is very, very clear for us to continue to deliver very, very strong growth over the next several years. So the future looks savage and we are just getting started.”

Just about anything Rihanna touches turns into gold so we’re sure her stores will be more than successful as she and all her businesses continue to grow.

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‘British Vogue’ & Edward Enninful Get Mixed Reviews For Historic February Issue, Critics Claim Cover Is ‘Poorly Lit’, Melanated Models Look ‘Reverse Bleached’

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British Vogue is taking some heat for publishing a historic cover.

The publication has been trending in recent days for celebrating the rise of African models in its February 2022 cover that features nine black women who are “redefining what it means to be a model.”

Starring models Adut Akech, Amar Akway, Majesty Amare, Akon Changkou, Maty Fall, Janet Jumbo, Abény Nhial, Nyagua Ruea, and Anok Yai, the stunning cover was styled by British Vogue’s Editor-In-Chief Edward Enninful OBE.

This is Vogue’s first time featuring a group of black women this size on the cover, and while many including Lupita Nyong’o have sent praises British Vogue’s way…

a few others have criticized the creative team for “catering” to the “white gaze.”

Outside of February being recognized as Black History Month, it’s also fashion month, and what better time than to publish a cover like this one?

Vogue appointed Mr. Enninful editor of British Vogue in 2017, taking over from Alexandra Shulman, after the publication was criticized for a lack of diversity, and promptly assembled a woke squad of 15 women to bring diversity into editions across Europe.

It seems like Enninful is doing his job and making the fashion industry a little more inclusive.

However, not everyone feels this way and Enninful has received backlash online, with dozens of fans saying the “poorly lit” image appeared to darken the models, who have a range of skin tones to a point where they were unrecognizable and look like mannequins.

Here are the ladies behind the scenes at the shoot.

One user online wrote, “Look I am a fan of British Vogue since Mr Enninful became EIC but I’m honestly not sure why this cover is not well-lit and why the models are made to be mannequinn-esque and we lose their features and beauty.”

While another user said, “I don’t care, I don’t care. You took the most beautiful women on the planet and made sure we couldn’t see them on an issue about visibility? @BritishVogue, shaking my head.”

When explaining the inspiration behind the shoot Edward said, “I saw all these incredible models from across Africa who were just so vivacious and smart.”

He continued, “These girls are redefining what it is to be a fashion model. We need to ensure these girls last. We have to invest in them, nurture them and support them with editorial, with advertising, with shows. It’s sad and heart-breaking for me to see girls who are on the rise suddenly taper off. We need to ensure these girls last. We have to invest in them, nurture them and support them with editorial, with advertising, with shows. It has to be 360. Alek Wek didn’t suddenly become Alek Wek. There was a group of us behind girls like her, propelling them forward. This is what we have to do in all our different roles. There was a group of us behind girls like her, propelling them forward. This is what we have to do in all our different roles.”

South Sudan comedian, Akau Jambo, weighed in on the topic and went more into depth about her disappointment in the British Vogue February Issue.

“I am South Sudanese. I have lived here probably longer than these models and I can assure you that there is nobody moving around looking like this. As an artist, I can also assure you that this is not art. This is Black Skin Porn. Black Fetish. Reverse Bleaching.”

Akau’s tweets prompted Model Iwani Mawocha to weigh in on her experience when shooting with Vogue. She also explained that this current aesthetic in fashion is nothing new.

Is it a trend? Is it art? Perhaps a fetish, only time will truly tell.

What are your thoughts on the cover? Do you love it or hate it? Let us know below!

See the full feature in the February issue of British Vogue available via digital download and on newsstands from Tuesday, January, 18th.

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STEVE The Style Icon: Lori Harvey Reveals THIS About Her Dad’s New Drip

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We’re sure you’ve seen the memes of Steve Harvey and his latest fashion ensembles trending online lately! Everyone wants to know who’s responsible for Steve Harvey’s new drip!

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Could it be his wife, Majorie Harvey? How about Steve Harvey himself? Or maybe it’s his baby girl, Lori Harvey!

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The world wants to know and SKN by LH, CEO, Lori Harvey sat down with Daily Pop to reveal the answer. According to the 24-year-old model herself, her father’s elevated look has been inspired by fashion stylist Elly Karamoh.

“I would like to take credit, but he actually has my best friend as a stylist, Elly Karamoh,” Lori explained. “He has completely transformed him, he’s like a new style icon. He’s feeling himself. You can’t tell him anything right now.”

Elly has taken Steve Harvey from baggy suits to slim-fit runway tuxedos, leather pants, and monochromatic hot pink suits. His latest looks have gone viral making Steve a soon to be fashion icon.

While Lori can’t take credit for Steve Harvey’s new fashion sense she can take credit for his glowing skin! The comedian’s youngest daughter just launched her new skincare line, SKN by LH.

“I’ve honestly been obsessed with skincare since I was a little girl,” Lori said on E! News’ Daily Pop. “Watching my mom do her skincare tutorials in the mirror, I was like, okay, I want to emulate that. I want to get glowing skin. She continued, “So as I got older, trying out different products trying to figure out what worked with my skin—I have extremely sensitive skin so a lot of the products I was using were honestly making my skin so much worse—and I decided, you know what, I think I want to give this a try. I think I can come out with a great skincare line. And SKN by LH was born.”

Her father and boyfriend, Michael B. Jordan, have served as test subjects for Lori to develop the best products for future consumers.

“He [Steve Harvey] always gives me unsolicited advice, but he gives me great business advice,” Lori explained. “He’s an incredible businessman so he’s been extremely helpful as I’ve been on this new business venture.”

SKN by LH is available for purchase now at sknbylh.com!

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Black Fashion At It’s Finest! Maxie J’s Ellaé Lisqué Fashion Show Brings Out Watch Jazzy, Sevyn Streeter, Malaysia Pargo & More

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Designer Maxie J of Ellaè Lisquè, brought her 34th birthday in with a highly anticipated fashion show for the debut of her “Birthday Collection.”

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On Thursday, guests gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate not only the new collection’s release but Maxie J as well, as she most rightfully deserved. Stars such as Christian Combs, Sevyn Streeter who performed…

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Slick Woods…

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Clermont Twins who opened the show…

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Malaysia Pargo and many more were in attendance.

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With fashion week being around the corner it only seemed right for the community of Los Angeles to come out and support. It’s the black designer and full-on production, for us!

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Miss Maxie took matters into her own hands and curated the biggest fashion show yet for her brand Ellaè Lisquè. She detailed the process with a behind-the-scenes video on Instagram.

During the show hosted by comedian Watch Jazzy…

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Brittany Renner, Dr.Robin B, Bree Bush, and Alexis Jay, and others graced the runway with their poise and beauty.

Maxie J has come a long way since giving birth to her fashion baby, Ellaè Lisquè, back in 2014 which has a purpose to “make women feel sexy, bossy and sophisticated.”

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In the summer of 2014, she started by releasing a small collection of six dresses and sold them online. After experiencing initial hardships, the line has since grown to a successful brand with an online and brick-and-mortar presence and has been worn by celebrities from Summer Walker to Saweetie to name a few.

We can’t forget to mention that her brand also graced the digital cover of ESSENCE Girls United for a feature on the viral UCLA Gymnasts. Black girl magic at its finest!

This rise to success hasn’t always been smooth for Maxie J, however, and she recently broke her silence this summer when calling out embattled fashion designer Michael Costello. Maxie J alleged that Costello called her a “Black n***er b***”, not on social media but in person at a fabric store. Not only that, but Maxie alleged that she “whooped Costello’s a**” and almost went to jail for the incident. Clearly, she is not the one to be played with.

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Luckily, not all designers set out to throw shade as Latoia Fitzgerald, creator, and owner of Lionne Clothing showed up last night to support and celebrate her fellow sister in fashion.

Ellaè Lisquè’s newest collection is meant for women to know they can dress sexy and demand attention through their clothing while still being tasteful.

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Will you be buying one of her newest pieces from Ellaè Lisquè birthday collection?

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Let us know below!

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B-Ball SZN Fresh: Bel-Air Athletics Launches New “Summer Hoops” Collection

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Bel Air Athletics Summer Hoops Collection

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Basketball season is back! To commemorate the return of the NBA, Will Smith’s streetwear brand Bel-Air Athletics just dropped their special “Summer Hoops” Collection which pays homage to his “Fresh Prince” character’s high school hoops career.

To celebrate the return of the NBA season this week, Will Smith’s streetwear brand Bel-Air Athletics is announcing the release of the brand’s “Summer Hoops” clothing collection, which is now available on the Bel-Air Athletics site while supplies last.

The collection is anchored by the Official Bel-Air Academy Basketball Jersey, which is inspired by the bright yellow jersey that Smith wore throughout The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as the star athlete of the fictional Bel-Air Academy.

Bel Air Athletics Summer Hoops Collection

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Beyond the traditional yellow jersey, the Summer Hoops Collection also features classic silhouettes in bold colors and fun prints, including the playful Bel-Air Academy Paisley Basketball Jersey and the Holcombe Rucker Warmup Suit.

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For years, fans have been clamoring for authentic jerseys and now Bel-Air Athletics is tapping into the nostalgia and offering several official versions of the iconic jersey with prices ranging from $65 – $130.

For old times sake, check out some “Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” high school hoops highlights featuring Will and Alphonso Ribeiro below:

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Lay Up In Luxury: These Cozy Sheets Are Only $33

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Bamboo Comfort 4-Piece Luxury Queen Sheet Set

Beat the heat with bamboo sheets

Whether it’s the dead of winter or the hottest month of summer, overheating while you sleep can be a real struggle. Instead of tossing and turning in a cold sweat all night, find cool, snuggly bliss with these luxury bed sheets by Bamboo Comfort. And, with a price tag slashed down by 69%, this is a purchase you definitely won’t sweat over.

Sleeping comfortably is all about laying on breathable, safe materials, and these sheets by Bamboo Comfort provide exactly that. Comprised of a unique blend of organic bamboo fiber and high-quality microfiber, this 1,800-thread count, 4-sheet set allows your skin to breathe, so you can sleep soundly all night, without sweating the bed. The blend also reduces allergens significantly, helping you to breathe easily as you drift off to dreamland.

The Bamboo Comfort 4-Piece Queen Sheet set includes one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, and two pillowcases in a peaceful shade of white. And thanks to the fitted sheet’s deep pockets, it can fit easily on mattresses up to 16″ thick. And, as if all that wasn’t enough, these luxurious sheets are easy to clean and wrinkle-free!

Turn your bed into the ultimate slumber oasis with the Bamboo Comfort 4-Piece Luxury Queen Sheet Set, now discounted to a cool $32.99!

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Cop An iPad For The Lowski! These Pre-Owned Jawns Are Only $89

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Save big on a Refurbished iPad

Let’s face it: when it comes to tablets, you really can’t beat Apple’s iPads. But, buying one feels a lot like making a car payment. That’s why shopping pre-owned/used iPad is the better way to go. You can get this refurbished iPad 2 for only $89 today, more than 75% off the usual price.

The Apple iPad 2 is much thinner than the models that have come before it, making it ultra-light at just one and a half pounds. It sports a 9.7-inch display that’s perfect for binge-watching, plus a dual-core A5 chip, so you can zoom through your apps and programs. And unlike your smartphone, you don’t have to worry about finding an outlet to charge-up every few hours thanks to the iPad’s 10-hour battery life. Plus, you can even make FaceTime video calls, record videos in HD, and edit photos in the Photo Booth app.

Why pay full price when you can enjoy this refurbished Apple iPad 2, along with a case and charger for just $88.95? That’s a whopping 77% off!

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Will You Be Watching? Jazz & Jake Smollett Talk Redecorating Millennials’ Spaces In New Show “Living By Design”

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Living By Design With Jake and Jazz

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“Living By Design With Jake And Jazz” Is A New Interior Design Show For Millennials

Siblings Jake and Jazz Smollett have teamed up to transform the homes of millennials for their new show “Living By Design With Jake And Jazz.”

The new show on network CLEO TV pairs the siblings with mostly millennial women of color who are in need of a style revamp in their homes. The Smolletts’ tap into their shared interest in interior design and cooking on the show, first redesigning the subject’s space and then making a meal with them.

“‘Living By Design’ has been such a fun project to work on,” Jazz said. “ It encompasses design and food, which is both of our passions…It’s not a cookie cutter redesign of their space. It’s functional and cute at the same time.”

The Smolletts, whose handlers told us they did not want to discuss their brother, Jussie being accused of staging a hate crime attack, insisted that you can design your home beautifully without spending a lot of money.

“You don’t have to break the bank to reflect you and make it feel like home,” Jazz said. “We do a lot of online thrifting. You can find stuff that you can repurpose.”

Jake said that small tweaks like shifting furniture around and putting money towards bigger pieces can go a long way towards creating a chic interior design.

“You can always refurbish a place for next to nothing if you are willing to go get a can of paint and an extra knob,” he said.

“Living By Design With Jake And Jazz” airs on CLEO TV.

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Will You Be Wearing? LIVELY Launches “Go Nude” Collection

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LIVELY "Go Nude" Collection

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Retailer’s Lingerie Collection Is For Women Of All Complexions

E-commerce retailer LIVELY has debuted a line of lingerie that celebrates diversity of shape and skin tone.

The new “Go Nude” collection comes in five skin-mimicking shades that were picked by the brand’s more than 70,000 strong online community, with bra sizes that go up to 44DDD/46DD.

“We took inspiration from athleisure and combine it with the functionality of lingerie,” Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder & CEO of LIVELY told BOSSIP. “We believe we are the bridge between high style and ultimate comfort.”

All of the line’s bras are $35, and the panties are $10, Grant said.

LIVELY "Go Nude" Collection

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The former retail executive said she decided to start LIVELY after noticing a void in the lingerie industry for inclusive styles that she’d want her own daughter to wear – and added that the bras were great for new moms.

“How do we start to embrace our uniqueness as opposed to aspiring to be a supermodel and constantly feeling disappointed in ourselves?” Grant said she asked herself while conceiving LIVELY.

Besides lingerie, LIVELY sells swimwear and has a new loungewear line dropping this month.

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